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Can it be switched to use the iGPU when on battery?

Thank you for pointing out the version of the HDMI port on the laptops you review. I specifically would need HDMI 2.1 in order to use a 4k 120Hz display (which does not have a DisplayPort input) without a converter which would introduce glitchiness. Yes, I mean the popular LG CX/C1 TV.

It's annoying to see that all but the most expensive laptops with 3000-series GPUs still only have 2.0b... also when manufacturers don't even specify the version on their own product webpages.

Nice, trolls in the comment section :p

I know GPU snobbery is rampant among PC gamers, and anything less than a desktop 3070ti marks one as a graphics hobos, but "poor even for casual gaming"?! Are we reading the same article? It does 73 fps 1080p high in The Witcher 3.

I get the gripes but you can't deny the fact that this offers some of the highest performance per kilogram out there. I have the no-dGPU version and even that is far faster than any other Windows laptop at this weight (or even 200g heavier).

While I understand much of your criticism, I wonder why you expected an RTX 3050 TI Laptop to do well in 3D gaming. You should not expect more than 1080p low settings in non-AAA titles.

Bought this version after reading previous, positive reviews on Notebookcheck as a replacement for an older Thinkpad X1. I found it disappointing and will end up returning it: the webcam is atrocious and frankly not compatible with doing important video calls, the battery barely powers you through a 2-h video call, graphic performance is poor even for casual gaming.
It's nice and light though, with a good screen.
I would recommend against it overall.